Creating Litter Control and Environmental Cleanup Act

SB 769, the "West Virginia Litter Control and Environmental Cleanup Act," establishes a coordinated statewide system to address litter and illegal dumping. It directly affects state agencies (DEP, DOT), counties with Litter Control Officers, and nonprofit contractors selected via a state RFP. Key provisions require the DEP to oversee efforts, the DOT to maintain clean roadways, counties to enforce local laws, and a nonprofit contractor to clean illegal dumps, roadways, and waterways. The bill mandates annual reports on progress and funding from existing sources, fines, and grants, effective July 1, 2026.